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Anirban Bhattacharya

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  1. The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten

    The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
  2. Explained: Why India wants to modify the Indus Water Treaty after 62 years

    Explained: Why India wants to modify the Indus Water Treaty after 62 years
  3. How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings

    How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
  4. In Assam, a police crackdown on child marriage leaves a trail of crying women and broken families

    In Assam, a police crackdown on child marriage leaves a trail of crying women and broken families

  5. When the British secretly plotted to recruit Russians living in India against Nazi Germany

    When the British secretly plotted to recruit Russians living in India against Nazi Germany

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  1. Watch: Chased by crocodile, antelope swims for its life across river, escapes in nick of time

    Watch: Chased by crocodile, antelope swims for its life across river, escapes in nick of time
  2. Watch: Tiger waits for trucks to pass before crossing busy highway

    Watch: Tiger waits for trucks to pass before crossing busy highway
  3. Watch: Rishi Sunak mentions ‘dharma’ as his reason for taking up the job of UK PM

    Watch: Rishi Sunak mentions ‘dharma’ as his reason for taking up the job of UK PM
  4. Turkey earthquake: Scenes of horrifying devastation emerge across the affected region

    Turkey earthquake: Scenes of horrifying devastation emerge across the affected region

  5. Watch: American DJ Diplo shows off batting skills during game of gully cricket with locals in Mumbai

    Watch: American DJ Diplo shows off batting skills during game of gully cricket with locals in Mumbai

The Reel

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  1. ‘The Consultant’ trailer: Christoph Waltz plays a sinister boss in dark comedy series

    ‘The Consultant’ trailer: Christoph Waltz plays a sinister boss in dark comedy series
  2. Watch: Behind the scenes of Hansika Motwani’s December wedding

    Watch: Behind the scenes of Hansika Motwani’s December wedding

  3. Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’

    Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
  4. Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’

    Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’

  5. ‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege

    ‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege

The Field

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  1. Shuttle Zone: From Naraoka to Treesa-Gayatri, new kids on the block who could make their mark

    Shuttle Zone: From Naraoka to Treesa-Gayatri, new kids on the block who could make their mark
  2. Olympics 2024: Paris mayor says Russian athletes should be banned from Games for Ukraine invasion

    Olympics 2024: Paris mayor says Russian athletes should be banned from Games for Ukraine invasion
  3. ISL: Kerala Blasters bolster play-off hopes with comeback win over Chennaiyin FC

    ISL: Kerala Blasters bolster play-off hopes with comeback win over Chennaiyin FC
  4. India vs Australia: KL Rahul on spin combination for Nagpur Test, batting in middle order and more

    India vs Australia: KL Rahul on spin combination for Nagpur Test, batting in middle order and more
  5. WPL auction, player list: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry in first set; 409 in total

    WPL auction, player list: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry in first set; 409 in total
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